The S5 lease thread

[UC]

I think any model from the current 3 series lineup looks better than the incoming M3. Brace yourselves for the photo

[simonwhite2000]

Petrolsniffed said:

simonwhite2000 said:

Just been to see a M340 at Liverpool BMW. Not wowed. Estate looks much better to my eyes but I really dont like the tailpipe design. Back end of the 320/330 looks much tastier to my eyes which doesnt sit well with me. There was also not a hint of wow factor either. Its off my list now anyway!

I love the grill to be honest. My only challenge with it is the idea of the liverpool crims after it when its parked outside my house.

Autowatch Ghost old school steering lock and a driveway post :-)

[simonwhite2000]

UC said:

I think any model from the current 3 series lineup looks better than the incoming M3. Brace yourselves for the photo

Yeah saw that earlier. Back end isn't great either. BMW are on some buzz at the moment styling wise.

[talksthetorque]

Very traditional

[simonwhite2000]

Some half decent deals on the 8 series inc new gran coupe - not amazing but not bad either

https://drivespeedleasing.co.uk/deals/car-leasing/...

[simonwhite2000]

Got the smoked clusters on at the weekend. Quite happy with them especially at £120 for the set.

[UC]

Those lights really look good with the Daytona. I just had the rear lights smoke tinted on the F90.

The 640d xdrive gran coupe looks like a lot of car for the money. 5k is restrictive so a lot would depend on the excess mileage charges.

[talksthetorque]

talksthetorque said:

simonwhite2000 said:

Anyone still got their S5? Or have your leases ended? If so are you missing the S5? What have you replaced it with?

Be interesting to know!

S4 returned, replaced with a Volvo S90 T4 Momentum.
Brings back childhood memories

a) my dad used to have volvos.
b) the suspension reminds me of my old space hopper

Just an addendum on this:
My god this volvo is dull as fk.
I have been forced to buy this as an antidote. I hope it works. It's been nearly 20 years since I last rode


be careful with your next choice...

[simonwhite2000]

If anyone fancies the new 840i m sport soft top you can lease for 407 a month or the gran coupe for 50 quid extra a month

[dufflecoat]

simonwhite2000 said:

If anyone fancies the new 840i m sport soft top you can lease for 407 a month or the gran coupe for 50 quid extra a month

Bargain

https://centralukvehicleleasing.co.uk/lease-bmw-8-...

£69350 List
£13631 over term
20%

[Darren-b]

So tempted with this offer.

https://www.stratstone.com/new-cars/bmw/x3-m-compe...

How much does VWFS charge to finish lease early. I believe these are stock and have to go by end of year

[Darren-b]

Darren-b said:

So tempted with this offer.

https://www.stratstone.com/new-cars/bmw/x3-m-compe...

How much does VWFS charge to finish lease early. I believe these are stock and have to go by end of year

Better deal here but heard bad things about the ride far too hard for Uk. Needs a test drive I think

https://www.halliwelljones.co.uk/bmw/offers/bmw-x3...

[silentbrown]

Darren-b said:

Better deal here...
https://www.halliwelljones.co.uk/bmw/offers/bmw-x3...

That deal's a few hundred worse than the Stratstone one, unless you really can't afford the first month's payment. In which case...

[piperdelux]

I'm sure this has been covered previously but can't find it, so apologies...

My S5 couple goes back end of march next year, which will be the end of 3 years in the car.

Am I required to get the mot before it goes back? If so, anything stopping me sending it back a month or 3 early, obviously incurring the early termination payments?

Thanks in advance all

[Gazzab]

You need to ensure it is collected a few days before the mot is due.

[simonwhite2000]

silentbrown said:

Darren-b said:

Better deal here...
https://www.halliwelljones.co.uk/bmw/offers/bmw-x3...

That deal's a few hundred worse than the Stratstone one, unless you really can't afford the first month's payment. In which case...

Drove X3 M Comp today and the 840. X3 was a hoot and more likeable than I thought it would be. Couldn't live with the ride though day to day and exhaust noise was disappointing. Sadly that's par for the course now thanks to the EU! Crazy value for the performance though.

[simonwhite2000]

By the way X3M Comp are stock cars immediately available and good colours combos are going fast. Quite a few red ones left but wasnt a fan of it (showroom one was red).

[Clyde_05]

Just got off the phone to VWFS to get an extension for an Audi S4 2018. Original deal was £4k deposit then £350 p/m inc maintenance 5k mile pa

6 month extension: £357.30 inc vat and maintenance (total miles over term 12.5k)
12 months extension: £312.30 inc vat and maintenance (total miles over term 15k)

[piperdelux]

Just about to ftk on the following to replace the S5:

A6 Avant, 45 quattro black edition, with metallic.
£3300 initial, 23x £360

Pretty happy with that on a £49k motor, should be decent place to be for a couple years

[Darren-b]

piperdelux said:

Just about to ftk on the following to replace the S5:

A6 Avant, 45 quattro black edition, with metallic.
£3300 initial, 23x £360

Pretty happy with that on a £49k motor, should be decent place to be for a couple years

Nice car congrats. Do you get a VWFS discount?